China and Russia's Lunar Nuclear Reactor Project
Sector: Nuclear • Location: China, Russia
Source: Sustainability Times
China and Russia have announced plans to construct a nuclear reactor on the Moon, aiming to power a permanent base at the lunar south pole by 2035. This initiative is part of their broader collaboration in space exploration, with the reactor intended to support the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Sustainability Times
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | China and Russia have announced plans to construct a nuclear reactor on the Moon, aiming to power a permanent base at the lunar south pole by 2035. This initiative is part of their broader collaboration in space exploration, with the reactor intended to support the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). |
Original sector | Space Exploration |
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Country | China |
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Source | Sustainability Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-29 |
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